Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

Name: Creamy Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion (diced); 3 stalks celery (diced); 3 large carrots (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed); 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 6 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock); 2 bay leaves; 2 large poached chicken breasts (shredded); 1 cup orzo; 1 cup whole milk (or cream); 2 cups fresh spinach (optional); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; fresh parsley (optional )

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This creamy lemon chicken orzo soup is similar to a classic chicken noodle soup, but with fresh spinach and lots of lemon! It's light, creamy, and the perfect creamy springtime soup!

Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:42:24 GMT